BRONZE AGE BRONZE AXE HEAD

Ca. 2nd millennium BC
A bronze axe head with a vertical round-section shaft and a curved blade. The exterior side of the shaft is adorned with intricate ribbing. Axes played a crucial role in the lives of the people of the Bronze Age, serving as a tool for agriculture, woodworking, and as a weapon in times of conflict. The curved blade with flaring ends was specifically designed for efficient chopping and cutting, demonstrating the ingenuity and practicality of the Bronze Age society.
Size: L:75mm / W:110mm ; 300g
Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.
Estimate: GBP 200 - 300